Payroll Analyst

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . The Opportunity What if your work impacted thousands of employees every month? At Bristol Myers Squibb, payroll is more than a process. It's a critical function that ensures employees across Europe are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time. As a Payroll Analyst, you'll work closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external payroll providers to deliver exceptional payroll services while helping modernize and improve the way payroll operates . Your Mission Deliver accurate and compliant payroll services across assigned EMEA countries while partnering with internal stakeholders and payroll vendors to drive operational excellence, employee satisfaction, and continuous improvement. What Your Week Might Look Like Validating payroll inputs and outputs with external payroll providers Resolving employee payroll queries and investigating discrepancies Partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting teams Supporting payroll governance meetings and vendor reviews Identifying opportunities for pa yr oll process improvement and automation Assessing the impact of policy and regulatory changes on payroll operations What You'll Do Manage payroll activities for assigned EMEA countries Validate payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance Act as a key liaison between BMS and outsourced payroll vendors Support employee payroll inquiries through the ticketing system Monitor payroll controls, reconciliations, and reporting activities Drive payroll process improvements, standardization, and efficiencies Support payroll-related projects, acquisitions, and system enhancements You'll Thrive If You Enjoy solving complex payroll and operational challenges Take ownership and accountability for delivering accurate results Are comfortable working across functions, countries, and cultures Have a strong customer-service mindset Balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines Naturally look for ways to improve and simplify processes Embrace technology, data, and automation Your Background Experience supporting payroll operations in at least two EMEA countries Knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, taxes, and payroll accounting Experience working with outsourced payroll providers Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data Experience with systems such as Workday, ADP Celergo /G lobal Vie w , SAP, Se rvice Now or similar Shared Services or global business services experience preferred Fluent English required ; an additional European language is highly valued Why This Role Is Different Rep orts t o Se ni or Pa yroll Manager Exposure to complex multi-country EMEA payroll operations Opportunity to partner with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Benefits <